 A new facility-use
policy was introduced by Superintendent Kevin Coleman at the
Kingsville School Board meeting held Thursday, May 11.
The policy outlines guidelines for the use of school facilities
to outside groups such as Boy Scouts, church groups and others
who wish to use the building. The rates for use of the
facilities are $75 per day for the gymnasium; $50 per day
for the multi-purpose building; $20 per day for a classroom;
and an additional $10 if a custodian is needed.
A question was raised by board member Wes Rutherford about liability
issues regarding accidents on school property during these events. After
discussion, it was decided to use the hold harmless policy for
these outside groups while on school property. In the facility
use policy, the superintendent reserves the right to grant or
deny access to the school property. “It sounds like
a good policy to operate under,” said board member Todd
Brendel. The board was in agreement to implement the new
policy for future activities.
In high school reports, principal Lorna Warren reported the new
officers have been elected for student council for the 2006-2007
school year. New officers are: president, Laura Andreas;
vice president, Candice Millican; and secretary, Ashley Millican. The
student council added an amendment to the constitution allowing
students to “work their way on” if they are not elected. Students
will need to earn 15 service hours before the winter break each
school year. “Work on” members participate
as full student council members once the hours are earned.
Senior class officers have also been elected for the next school
year. They are: president, Laura Andreas; vice president,
Lindsey Capps; secretary, Rachelle Worsley; treasurer, Ashley
Barker; and student council representatives, Ashley Barker and
Hannah Reed. Senior class sponsors are Ms. Bennett, Mr.
Bodenhamer and Mrs. Hunter, according to Warren.
In other high school news, Warren reported attendance for the
month of May was at 96.35 percent. The high school also
had the second book fair of the year. Family night was
held on Thursday. Free hot dogs and s’mores were
served in the FACS room and students were able to draw the scene
of their favorite book in the art room. The book fair made
a $411.61 cash profit, with a $190.68 book profit, for a total
of $602.29. In an addition to the 2006-2007 handbook, Warren
asked for board approval to add an article concerning attendance
at evening activities. Students must be in attendance during
the school day in order to attend nightly activities. A
doctor’s note or permission from the administration will
be an exception to this rule. Students must attend school
the entire day in order to attend activities such as dances. When
dances or activities occur on the weekend, this rule applies
to Friday’s attendance and the only exception to this policy
is if prior approval has been granted by the school administration. The
board approved this addition to the handbook.
Warren also reported that Laura Andreas won second place in the
West Central Electric Essay Contest. She received an all-expense
paid trip to Washington, D.C. this summer. In other contest
results, Warren shared with the board that on April 21 the Sedalia
band contest was held and the Kingsville band received a I superior
rating from the judges. In district competition, Laura
Andreas received a I and Lynn Andreas received a 3 rating. In
the April 28 state competition, Laura Andreas received a 2 rating.
In more high school news, “Kingsville will now have an
academic letter to reward those students who have displayed academic
excellence,” stated Warren. To earn an academic letter
at Kingsville, the following guidelines will be applied: The
academic letter will coincide with the school year--two semesters
starting with the fall semester. Seniors who graduate at
semester will have as their academic letter year that one semester
as that will be their school year and they will therefore
be eligible to letter during their senior year. Grade requirements--students
must attain a minimum of a 10 on an 11 scale with no grade below
an A-. Grades from correspondence courses, college courses
or any other course taken outside the Kingsville School District
are ineligible for consideration in the academic letter program. Students
transferring into the Kingsville School District during the first
semester and having semester grades given by the Kingsville system
will be considered eligible should they meet the minimum GPA,
she added.
In elementary news, principal John Griffith announced attendance
for kindergarten through sixth grade year-to-date is at 95.21
percent. He also informed the board that summer school
2006 will be held from May 25 through June 8 from 8 a.m. to 2:25
p.m. He is still taking applications for the summer session
and currently has approximately 117 students signed up for the
classes.
In other elementary news, Griffith also announced that activity
day and the board barbeque will be held May 15. Coach Treese
has activities planned for indoor and outdoor activities subject
to the weather, he added. The fifth grade students are
currently taking the field MAP test in science although no results
will be given on these particular tests.
“The spring music concert was held on Thursday, May 4 along with a pie
auction which raised $1,080,” said Griffith. He also added that
the book fair was held April 24-28.
In new business, superintendent Coleman explained the career
ladder for teachers to the board. He spoke of the guidelines
for the program and how teachers may be eligible for the career
ladder after five years of teaching in Missouri.
Coleman also suggested the board change the name
of eighth grade graduation to eighth grade celebration, since
students were not actually graduating from anything. No
action was taken on this matter.
In budget news, Coleman pointed out an increase in elementary
spending of approximately $9,000 due to new programs the district
will be implementing. A new reading program and an accelerated
math program are in the plans for the next school year. “The
math program sets objectives for individual students, offers
worksheets and practice in certain areas until they are mastered. Students
are then tested in the objective area and then practice with
reviews of the original objective. This allows students
to progress at their own pace based on individual need,” stated
Griffith.
Warren gave a report on disciplinary action in grades seven through
12, stating there have been 85 incidents since the beginning
of the school year. For disciplinary action, students are
subject to detention. If they do not show up for detention,
they are required to have the original detention time doubled
and spend it with Warren. If they fail to comply, they
are given a disciplinary action of Saturday school, she added.
The curriculum committee was present at the meeting and gave
an update on the status of the planning of curriculum for the
next school year. They informed the board this is still
a work in progress and the board signed off on the math curriculum
for 2006-2007.
The board voted to go into executive session and the regular
meeting was adjourned to reopen June 8.
In executive session, the board received resignations from Olivia
Schuman, Carly Edwards, Chris Short, Codi Freeman, Cindy Wade,
Mary Call, Jennifer Church, Carol Schnakenberg, Caitlin Wright,
Trina Davidson and Kathy Poe.
The board also recognized new hires coming to the district. They
are: Heather Stoenner, fourth grade; Heather Waterworth, second
grade; Emily Roberts, first grade; Laurie Kempker, K-12 counselor;
Beth Stout seven-12 special education; Rebecca Hutchinson, family
and consumer science; Dena Wethington, K-12 special education;
Robert Williams, K-12 art; Tiffany Lane seventh and eighth science/math.
By Dana Neubert
News Staff
Memorial
Day Services Scheduled
Area churches and organizations are preparing to hold their
annual Memorial Day celebrations on Monday, May 29.
The Holden Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Auxiliary with American
Legion will perform a ceremony to honor the military personnel
who served the country, Monday, May 29 at 9 a.m. at the Holden
Cemetery. An open house will follow at the VFW Post located
at 104 E. Second Street.
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church will hold Mass at 8 a.m.
on Monday at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Elm Spring Baptist Church will hold their annual program and
business meeting on Monday at 10:30 a.m. If anyone is
interested in participating, please contact Veona Fisher.
Openings
Exist For Summer School
There is still time to take advantage of the Holden R-III district’s Summer
School program, as openings in some classes still exist.
Booster classes and enrichment classes are filling up, so students
are asked to turn in their enrollment forms as soon as possible.
The form can be found on the Holden R-III website under the Summer
School - Summer Bridge link near top of the main page
at http://holden.k12.mo.us
Fill in the form and return it to the school office or the child's
teacher. Bus routes are still being developed. and will
be posted on the website as soon as they are available.
Within the next week, confirmation of classes notices will be
sent to students.
Cyclists
Invited To
Join Club’s Ride
The Warrensburg Bicycle Club invites cyclists of Johnson County
to join in a Memorial Day Ride.
The participants will depart on May 29 at 8 a.m., from
the Centerview ball field two and one-half miles south of Highway
50 on Highway 58 just south of the railroad tracks.
The ride is 21 miles on paved roads into Holden and back. The
ride is unsupported, but there are convenience stores in Holden. Maps
will be provided at the start. Helmets are required.
Following the ride the club will hold the May meeting at the
Peerbolte's and then share in a potluck luncheon. Any interested
cyclist is welcome to participate.
Directions to Peerbolte's will be given at the ride or you may
call 660-429-1383 for complete information.
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Awards were
given to the Holden R-III faculty and staff at an awards luncheon
held Friday, May 19 at the Holden Middle School.
Superintendent Scott Slava and other administrators presented the awards.
Receiving a 30-year service award was James Becker.
Twenty-five year service awards were given to Donna Fizer and Debi Hertzog.
Those receiving 20-year service awards were Cyndy Hartwell and Debbie Taylor.
Fifteen-year service awards were given to Goldie Edwards, Paula McCaskill, Grace
Perkins and Beth Shuler.
Staff and faculty members receiving 10-year service awards were Michael Abbott,
Patty Castaneda, David Iott, Beverly Kane, Jeanie McIntyre, Stephanie Othic,
and Pam Woodworth.
Those receiving five-year service awards were Sandra Abel, Jennifer Ailshire,
Susan Andree’, Lisa Baker, Michael Compton, Spencer Gudde, Candy Johnson,
Cindy Keller, Karen Parks, Marilyn Popplewell, Dale Wescott and Jon West.
Shining Apple awards were given to Carmen Lambert, Ruth Brockhuas, Lisa Baker,
Stephanie Atkinson, Catherine Evans, Vickie Bryant, Mindi Crook, Erika Compton,
Gary Manning, Niki Wooster, Sandy Cruse, Kathy Decker, Morgan Parrish, Joan Stout,
Janet Houx, Nancy Daniel, Tammy McConville, Stacey McCune, Lisa Fee, Jon West,
Tammy Vogler, Sandy Organowski, Wayne Organowski, Bill Perkins, Norman Cornwell,
Michelle Rice, Ina Mae Fiscus, Ann Miller, Larry Arnone and Tim Hockett.
Those receiving awards for perfect attendance were Jennifer Ailshire, Larry Arnone,
Judd Boyer, Charles Eissler, Catherine Evans, Steve Garnier, Tim Hockett, Nancy
McConville, Gregg Montgomery, Sandy Organowski, Wayne Organowski, Kelli Spies,
Harold Stephens and Patty Stephens.
Awards for commendable attendance (one or less) were given to Jennifer Aamodt,
Michael Abbott, Cristy Bailey, Merridee Colster, Norman Cornwell, Regina Davis,
Allison Edwards, Teresa Edwards, Shawna Gard, Delann Lewis, Matt Lindsey, Terri
McAllister, Cathy McGraw, Ann Miller, Pam Pirch; and commendable (two or less)
Sheryl Book, Charlie Castle, Spencer Gudde, Ken Harding, Guy Houx, Rusty Kephart,
Ben Kiger, Christina Lohmann, Tammy McConville, Sarah Mills, Mike Niermeier,
Patty Raker, Linda Schnakenberg, Jolan Smith, Kim Thompson, Tammy Vogler and
Kim Welch.
Retirees that were honored were James Becker, Carolyn Chesnut, Grace Perkins
and Wayne Loveall.
Chief Ed Bone
of the Holden Police Department is warning citizens about a rash
of break-ins that have occurred recently in the Holden area.
Bone reported that the break-ins all occurred early Monday morning,
May 22, sometime between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m.
The Country Meat Shoppe reported a window had been broken out and
a deer head had been stolen.
Holden Auto Clinic also had a complaint of property damage when
their front door was kicked open. The alarm sounded immediately
and nothing was taken from the business.
A citizen reported his truck had the back slide window broken out
and a Lansar stereo valued at $500 was stolen.
Chief Bone reports the police department is investigating these
cases and are working on suspect identification.
“Remember to keep all doors locked on your cars and businesses and if
you notice any suspicious activity, report it to the police department right
away,” said Bone.
“We always have an increase in criminal activity during the summer months,” he
added.
The police department is stepping up their efforts to stop the
property damage and the thefts by increasing their nighttime patrols
and putting more officers on the street at night, according to
Bone.
“We are making an effort to stop these kinds of activities from occurring,” said
Bone.
By Dana Neubert
News Staff
Eagle wash is coming..... Members of Jim McMillen
Construction Company work on the site of a future carwash, located
at 302 East Tenth Street, across from the city ballpark. The
carwash, named Eagle Wash, is owned by Kevin Coleman and Mike Fisher
and will offer customers four bays, one being automatic; along
with four car vacuums, with one being a combination vacuum/shampooer. The
new business is scheduled to be open near the end of July. Photo
by Dana Neubert
Police Reports
May
5 - Police executed two warrants on one subject in the 700 block
of South Clay Street. The suspect could not post bond
at the police department and was transported to the Johnson County
jail and released to the custody of the sheriff’s office.
May 5 - Police responded to a complaint of an attempted robbery. Upon
investigation it was determined two males accosted a man on a bicycle
and searched his pockets and clothing for money.
May 6 - Police responded to the 100 block of West Elizabeth Street
on a complaint of stealing. The victim told officers someone
came on his property and stole several yard tools. Possible
suspects are unknown at this time.
May 6 - Police responded to an anonymous call on a report of stealing
at the 700 block of East Gordon. Caller reported property
was stolen from an abandoned residence and gave description of
suspect’s vehicle and occupants. Contact was made with
the occupants who returned the property and they were issued warnings
for trespassing. One suspect was arrested for warrants out
of St. Clair County. No other arrests were made due to the
fact police were unable to contact property owner.
May 7 - Police responded to the 800 block of South Pine Street
on a complaint of a burglary. The victim told police a portable
safe was removed from her residence which was unlocked. There
was no sign of forced entry and no physical evidence.
May 7 - Police responded to the 200 block of South Olive Street
on a report of stealing. Information was obtained that determined
a suspect drove off without paying for gasoline. Pertinent
information was obtained. Police were unable to identify
or apprehend a suspect.
May 5 - The animal control officer responded to Elizabeth Street
and North Mary on the complaint of a dog running at large. The
officer located a black/white, young, adult female lab mix running
at large in the area. The animal was transported to Holden
Animal Clinic for identification and holding.
May 5 - The animal control officer responded to the 300 block of
North Mary Street on a complaint of a cat running at large. A
yellow cat was trapped and transported to Holden Animal Clinic. The
cat did not have collar or tags.
May 5 - The animal control officer responded to the 300 block of
North Mary Street on a complaint of a cat running at large. A
yellow/white cat was trapped and transported to Holden Animal Clinic. The
animal did not have collar or tags.
May 5 - The animal control officer responded to Third and Lexington
Streets on a complaint of a dog running at large. The officer
located a black, adult male chihuahua running at large. The
dog was transported to Holden Animal Clinic for identification
and for holding.
May 5 - The animal control officer responded to Sixth and Olive
Streets on the complaint of a dog running at large. The officer
located a salt and pepper, adult female schnauzer running at large
in the area. The dog had all current tags and was released
into the custody of his owner. No other action was taken.
May 8 - The code violation officer responded to the 200 block of
West Elizabeth Street on a complaint of code violation. Upon
arrival and after a visual inspection it was revealed the grass
and weeds were in excess of 12 inches on average. There was
also abandoned inoperable junk vehicles, along with three dangerous
buildings. There was junk and debris piled all over the property.
May 8 - The code enforcement officer responded to the 300 block
of East 14th Street on a complaint of codes violation. A
visual inspection of the property revealed the grass and weeds
were in excess of 12 inches. A warning was given to the owner/responsible
party to abate the nuisance within seven days.
May 9 - Police responded to the 200 block of West 19th Street
on a complaint of stealing. A retirement check was stolen
and cashed at a local bank. An affidavit of forgery was signed
by the complainant. There are no suspects at the time of
this report.
May 9 - Police received a report in the 100 block of West Third
Street of an individual with outstanding warrants. The individual
turned himself in and was found to have six active warrants for
his arrest. He was taken into custody, booked and photographed. He
was then transported to the Johnson County Jail.
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